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Lemon-Garlic Penne with Crab Recipe

Our Christmas Eve supper isn't the same without this seafood pasta. I love lots of garlic, but you can use less to suit your family's tastes.

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.YIELD:5 servings

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked penne pasta

5 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup butter, cubed

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth

2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 cup minced fresh parsley, divided

Lemon wedges

Directions

1.Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and stir garlic in butter and oil over medium heat for 2 minutes or until garlic is golden (do not brown). Add the broth, crab and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half.